2017 MYR to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

139.8343 CRC

YEARLY LOW

121.8826 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

131.7170 CRC

2017 MYR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 139.8343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 121.8826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.9517 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.6182 to the December average rate of 138.8022, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 139.8343 was up 0.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 138.6532, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,796,687 CRC

2016 Average 2,627,069 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 2,437,653 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 359,033.89 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

140.3206

122.0998

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 127.6278, compared to 135.8062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.1785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.6278

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 135.8062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 10.5772 CRC (High: 138.9729 / Low: 128.3957). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9010 CRC (High: 133.7682 / Low: 131.8672).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.5772

June Spread (Stable) ±1.9010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.7450 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 138.8022) against the same month in 2016 (average: 123.4761), the exchange rate shifted by +15.3260 (+12.41%).

2017 Avg (December) 138.8022

2016 Avg (December) 123.4761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	125.0206	121.8826	123.6182
February	126.6283	124.1225	125.2456
March	126.4193	124.1280	125.6561
April	129.1461	125.1787	126.6625
May	138.9729	128.3957	131.7888
June	133.7682	131.8672	132.7954
July	134.4561	131.4253	133.1765
August	135.6372	133.6508	134.4853
September	138.7643	135.0462	136.9124
October	136.4600	133.9962	135.1674
November	138.4865	134.3701	136.2936
December	139.8343	137.8676	138.8022